Finally...obligatory first pics for the board...

[Puka Puncha]

Finally got the 911 some new shoes...

I would like to first of all thank David Kern(I forgot his user name on the board). He went the extra mile in selling me his rims/tires. He took the time to make multiple trips:eek!: to the USPS to help save me $$$ on shipping(WA to HI). He even took the time to box/bubble wrap and stuff the boxes with peanuts to prevent damage. EXCELLENT member and I will not hesitate to buy from David again.





Mahalo David.

[89 Speedy]

howzit Puka Puncha, very nice ride, watch out for the potholes! See ya on the road!

Wes

[Oh Haha]

that's one big photo!!!!!
Car looks great, though.
What color are the wheels?

[Jim Richards]

sweeeeet!

[Puka Puncha]

Thanks for the kind words guys...

Wes...I've been meaning to come by your restaurant...just haven't got the time .

Wayne...the rims were powdercoated gun metal.

I have a question guys...I got 3/4" hubcentric spacers and was wondering how much(or maximum depth) can I have them machined down to(without having to swap out the stock lugs) since I kind of want to push the rims out a little more. Any advice? Thanks in advance!!

[ZOA NOM]

Two issues: 1. re-size the photo to 640x480 before posting, it helps Wayne's server.
2. There's no reason to black out your plates. Everyone sees them on the street every day.

The car is sweet, tho.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Can't even see your picture - too damned HUGE! Probably a nice car though.

[Maffett]

David,

What is the color of your car? (very nice by the way)

Thanks

[techweenie]

Originally posted by Puka Puncha


I have a question guys...I got 3/4" hubcentric spacers and was wondering how much(or maximum depth) can I have them machined down to(without having to swap out the stock lugs) since I kind of want to push the rims out a little more. Any advice? Thanks in advance!!

Actually, to push the wheels out, you wouldn't have the spacers 'machined down,' you'd get thicker spacers. In your case, perhaps 1/4" thicker.

[Puka Puncha]

Maffett...it was re-sprayed...Eissen Blue.

Techweenie..sorry I didn't explain clearly .I already have 3/4" spacers on the side...would it be okay to machine them down to 1/4" so I don't have to change out the studs? The spacers are not installed in the pics.

Thanks.

[techweenie]

Originally posted by Puka Puncha


Techweenie..sorry I didn't explain clearly .I already have 3/4" spacers on the side...would it be okay to machine them down to 1/4" so I don't have to change out the studs? The spacers are not installed in the pics.

Thanks.

Ah, so those are the early-offset 17" Turbo look wheels.

There isn't a universal answer to your question on spacer thickness. What you need is for the lugs to seat as far down on the studs as the studs are wide (make a square). That may be about 7-9 turns... if you back off one lug only, measure the thickness of the stud and put the nut on to that same depth, the space at the bottom of the stud is your safe additional spacer thickness (hope this is clear). Rarely is it going to be over 5mm.

[dbox]

I was considering those wheels too.. looks great!

[FrayAdjacent911]

Porsche Nui Loa!!

(Don't know if that makes sense.. Porsche Very Much, IIRC)

VERY nice car!